New Ultrasound Chipset From Supertex Provides High Resolution Ultrasound Images
January 20 2011 - 9:00AM
Marketwired
Supertex (NASDAQ: SUPX), a recognized leader in high voltage analog
and mixed signal integrated circuits (ICs), today introduced MD1715
and TC8020, an ultrasound driver chipset that generates a five
level waveform for high resolution imaging in medical ultrasound
applications. In addition to medical applications, the chipset can
also be used in metal flaw detection, nondestructive evaluation,
and piezoelectric transducer driving applications.
MD1715 is a two channel logic controller circuit with twelve low
impedance, high speed, MOSFET gate drivers. It has two sets of
control logic inputs, each set containing three pairs of MOSFET
gate drivers. These drivers are designed to tightly match the drive
requirements of the Supertex TC8020.
TC8020 is the output stage of the pulser, with six pairs of N-
and P-channel MOSFETs. It is designed to have high input impedance
and provides typical peak currents of +/-3.5 amps at 200V and fast
switching speed.
"The MD1715 and TC8020 pulser chipset further enhances our
product portfolio for medical ultrasound transmitters," states
Hernan DeGuzman, Vice President of Marketing for Supertex. "As
channel density increases and/or the form factors shrink in
ultrasound machines, this new chipset provides designers with
greatly reduced board area without sacrificing performance for
higher quality imaging."
The MD1715 is available in a 40-lead QFN package (MD1715K6-G)
and the TC8020 is available in a 56-lead QFN package (TC8020K6-G).
Both parts are RoHS compliant. Samples will be available in 4-6
weeks. Lead-time for production quantities is 4-6 weeks ARO.
Pricing is US$3.27 each for the MD1715K6-G, and US$5.97 each for
the TC8020K6-G, both in 1K quantities.
About Supertex Supertex, Inc. is a
publicly held mixed signal semiconductor manufacturer, focused in
high voltage analog and mixed signal products for use in the
medical, LED lighting, display, industrial, and telecommunication
industries. Supertex product, corporate and financial information
is readily available at www.supertex.com.
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